used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PRISON AT SANTJOEMEH--THE OPIUM-TRADE AT ATJEH.
ATJEH
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From this reading THE PRISON AT SANTJOEMEH--THE OPIUM-TRADE AT ATJEH.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
encloseverbUS /ɪnˈkloʊz/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
fissuresnounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
plural of “fissure” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
kanarie
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From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
monsoonnounUS /mɑːnˈsuːn/
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
in motion
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
OPIUM-TRADE
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From this reading THE PRISON AT SANTJOEMEH--THE OPIUM-TRADE AT ATJEH.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE PRISON AT SANTJOEMEH--THE OPIUM-TRADE AT ATJEH.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
SANTJOEMEH
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From this reading THE PRISON AT SANTJOEMEH--THE OPIUM-TRADE AT ATJEH.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
slantingadjectiveUS /ˈslæntɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
make square
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISON AT SANTJOEMEH--THE OPIUM-TRADE AT ATJEH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a glorious afternoon in August and the green at Santjoemeh presented a pleasant and most animated appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The military band was performing a selection of music and numbers of carriages were slowly moving about among a crowd of pedestrians.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The fine turf which, during the west monsoon, gives the square so fresh and pleasant an aspect, was now completely dried up and burnt to a uniform dark brown tint, while here and there the soil, which mostly consists of red clay, was gaping open in wide fissures under the scorching influence of the tropical sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But at that hour in the afternoon, the sun had already run a considerable portion of his daily course, and was casting his slanting rays through the tops of the tall kanarie trees which, with their dark and glossy foliage, enclose the green as in a frame of verdure.
